People go to small claims court for a variety of reasons, the most common of which are: claims for money owed under an agreement (i.e.: unpaid rent or loans) and claims for property damage (i.e.: clothing damaged by a dry cleaner, personal injuries, breach of contract).

If you are injured as a result of someone’s negligence or unreasonable actions there’s a good chance you may be eligible to sue for damages, such as in cases of accidents, animal bites, slip and fall injuries, injury from defective consumer products, medical or professional malpractice, injury by toxic substances, slander, defamation of character, and harassment.

As a successful job applicant, you may be required to sign an employment contract. In order to understand the terms and conditions of the agreement, as well as to protect your rights as an employee, it is recommended that you meet with an employment lawyer prior to committing to any agreement.

You have many rights as an employee in Canada. There are laws to create fair working conditions that safeguard workers’ incomes, health and safety, basic human rights and personal privacy in the workplace.